Arcum Dagsson (Commander)

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Sikora
Jul 2, 2025
How To Play Blue Differently in EDH
Blue is known for control in Magic, but that's far from the only thing it does. Let's look at ways you can play blue "off-color" in Commander.
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Uthros, Titanic Godcore
20% of 307 decks +10% synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
14% of 388 decks +9% synergy
The Endstone
11% of 307 decks +9% synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
9% of 307 decks +8% synergy
Uthros Research Craft
7% of 302 decks -0% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Silver Myr
77% of 1829 decks +66% synergy
Myr Retriever
63% of 1829 decks +59% synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
67% of 1829 decks +57% synergy
Ornithopter
65% of 1829 decks +57% synergy
Corridor Monitor
53% of 1829 decks +51% synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
55% of 1829 decks +51% synergy
Darksteel Forge
53% of 1829 decks +48% synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
51% of 1829 decks +48% synergy
Memnite
51% of 1829 decks +47% synergy
Myr Sire
45% of 1829 decks +45% synergy
Top Cards
Etherium Sculptor
59% of 1829 decks +42% synergy
Lightning Greaves
56% of 1829 decks +29% synergy
Unwinding Clock
55% of 1829 decks +43% synergy
Spellskite
54% of 1829 decks +43% synergy
Counterspell
53% of 1829 decks -15% synergy
Sculpting Steel
48% of 1829 decks +41% synergy
Fabricate
46% of 1829 decks +24% synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
46% of 1829 decks +43% synergy
Phyrexian Walker
45% of 1829 decks +43% synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
43% of 1189 decks +40% synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
38% of 1829 decks +15% synergy
Mana Vault
36% of 1829 decks +25% synergy
Ancient Tomb
33% of 1829 decks +21% synergy
The One Ring
32% of 1829 decks +20% synergy
Force of Will
29% of 1829 decks +11% synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
29% of 1829 decks +22% synergy
Chrome Mox
22% of 1829 decks +13% synergy
Grim Monolith
21% of 1829 decks +16% synergy
Mox Diamond
19% of 1829 decks +13% synergy
Mishra's Workshop
15% of 1829 decks +13% synergy
Creatures
Manakin
43% of 1829 decks +42% synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
42% of 1829 decks +24% synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
41% of 1829 decks +30% synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
39% of 1829 decks +27% synergy
Foundry Inspector
39% of 1829 decks +24% synergy
Combat Courier
38% of 1829 decks +37% synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
38% of 1829 decks +28% synergy
Palladium Myr
38% of 1829 decks +34% synergy
Scrap Trawler
37% of 1829 decks +33% synergy
Hedron Crawler
34% of 1829 decks +33% synergy
Hangarback Walker
33% of 1829 decks +30% synergy
Shield Sphere
33% of 1829 decks +31% synergy
Walking Ballista
31% of 1829 decks +26% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
31% of 1829 decks +8% synergy
Myr Convert
30% of 1829 decks +29% synergy
Master Transmuter
30% of 1829 decks +26% synergy
Plague Myr
29% of 1829 decks +27% synergy
Junk Diver
27% of 1829 decks +26% synergy
Filigree Sages
25% of 1829 decks +25% synergy
Thought Monitor
23% of 1829 decks +13% synergy
Shimmer Myr
20% of 1829 decks +13% synergy
Metalworker
19% of 1829 decks +18% synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19% of 1401 decks +6% synergy
Myr Moonvessel
19% of 1829 decks +19% synergy
The Reality Chip
17% of 1829 decks +4% synergy
Workshop Assistant
16% of 1829 decks +15% synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
16% of 1633 decks +6% synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
13% of 1829 decks +7% synergy
Myr Battlesphere
13% of 1829 decks +9% synergy
Vedalken Archmage
13% of 1829 decks +7% synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
12% of 1829 decks +8% synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
12% of 1829 decks +11% synergy
Trinket Mage
12% of 1829 decks +2% synergy
K-9, Mark I
12% of 1801 decks +11% synergy
Millikin
12% of 1829 decks +10% synergy
Memnarch
11% of 1829 decks +8% synergy
Cathodion
10% of 1829 decks +10% synergy
Tomb Trawler
10% of 1525 decks +10% synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
10% of 1829 decks +7% synergy
Malcator's Watcher
10% of 1829 decks +9% synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
10% of 1829 decks +4% synergy
Trophy Mage
9% of 1829 decks +2% synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
9% of 1829 decks +7% synergy
Silver Raven
9% of 1829 decks +7% synergy
Dross Scorpion
8% of 1829 decks +8% synergy
Spellseeker
8% of 1829 decks -1% synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
7% of 1829 decks +5% synergy
Perilous Myr
7% of 1829 decks +7% synergy
Tribute Mage
7% of 1829 decks -2% synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7% of 1829 decks -7% synergy
Instants
Swan Song
43% of 1829 decks +18% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42% of 1829 decks +7% synergy
Dramatic Reversal
42% of 1829 decks +22% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42% of 1829 decks +5% synergy
Pongify
34% of 1829 decks -6% synergy
Mana Drain
32% of 1829 decks +5% synergy
Whir of Invention
32% of 1829 decks +18% synergy
Negate
28% of 1829 decks -10% synergy
Sink into Stupor
26% of 1411 decks +5% synergy
Force of Negation
25% of 1829 decks +10% synergy
Brainstorm
25% of 1829 decks -16% synergy
Pact of Negation
23% of 1829 decks +13% synergy
Mystical Tutor
22% of 1829 decks -3% synergy
Arcane Denial
22% of 1829 decks -14% synergy
Resculpt
22% of 1829 decks +2% synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22% of 1829 decks -13% synergy
Muddle the Mixture
21% of 1829 decks +5% synergy
Flusterstorm
20% of 1829 decks +10% synergy
Mental Misstep
19% of 1829 decks +12% synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14% of 1829 decks +9% synergy
Reality Shift
14% of 1829 decks -15% synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14% of 1304 decks +9% synergy
Spell Pierce
14% of 1829 decks +5% synergy
Desynchronization
13% of 1350 decks +8% synergy
Dispel
11% of 1829 decks +1% synergy
Strix Serenade
10% of 1411 decks +0% synergy
Shore Up
10% of 1829 decks +5% synergy
Magic Damper
9% of 459 decks +7% synergy
High Tide
9% of 1829 decks -35% synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
9% of 1829 decks +6% synergy
Aetherize
8% of 1829 decks -19% synergy
Miscast
8% of 1829 decks +4% synergy
Chain of Vapor
8% of 1829 decks +2% synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7% of 1829 decks +3% synergy
Misdirection
7% of 1829 decks +2% synergy
Mana Leak
7% of 1829 decks -0% synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7% of 1537 decks -3% synergy
Disruption Protocol
6% of 1829 decks +4% synergy
Access Denied
6% of 1829 decks +2% synergy
Delay
6% of 1829 decks +1% synergy
Opt
6% of 1829 decks -19% synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
24% of 1829 decks +15% synergy
Reshape
18% of 1829 decks +11% synergy
Ponder
17% of 1829 decks -13% synergy
Transmute Artifact
16% of 1829 decks +12% synergy
One with the Machine
16% of 1829 decks +12% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12% of 1829 decks -2% synergy
Solve the Equation
10% of 1829 decks -4% synergy
Merchant Scroll
9% of 1829 decks -1% synergy
Preordain
9% of 1829 decks -15% synergy
Windfall
9% of 1829 decks -15% synergy
Argivian Restoration
8% of 1829 decks +7% synergy
All Is Dust
7% of 1829 decks +5% synergy
Hidden Strings
5% of 1829 decks +1% synergy
Step Through
5% of 1829 decks -0% synergy
Curse of the Swine
5% of 1829 decks -7% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rings of Brighthearth
43% of 1829 decks +36% synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
40% of 1829 decks +38% synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
39% of 1829 decks +35% synergy
Myr Turbine
36% of 1829 decks +36% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35% of 1829 decks +7% synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
31% of 1519 decks +26% synergy
Isochron Scepter
31% of 1829 decks +13% synergy
Voltaic Key
31% of 1829 decks +26% synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
31% of 1829 decks +29% synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
31% of 1829 decks +27% synergy
Staff of Domination
29% of 1829 decks +27% synergy
Clock of Omens
29% of 1829 decks +27% synergy
Manifold Key
26% of 1829 decks +19% synergy
Mystic Forge
26% of 1829 decks +16% synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
24% of 1829 decks +22% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23% of 1829 decks +8% synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
23% of 1759 decks +19% synergy
Forsaken Monument
21% of 1829 decks +17% synergy
Darksteel Monolith
20% of 1829 decks +18% synergy
Citanul Flute
17% of 1829 decks +17% synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
16% of 1829 decks +12% synergy
Torpor Orb
16% of 1829 decks +14% synergy
Repurposing Bay
16% of 906 decks +12% synergy
Mirrorworks
13% of 1829 decks +11% synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
12% of 1829 decks +10% synergy
Mindslaver
11% of 1829 decks +10% synergy
Summoning Station
11% of 1829 decks +11% synergy
Akroma's Memorial
11% of 1829 decks +10% synergy
Kaldra Compleat
11% of 1829 decks +10% synergy
Cloud Key
11% of 1829 decks +4% synergy
Imposter Mech
11% of 1829 decks +7% synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11% of 1829 decks -45% synergy
The Magic Mirror
10% of 1829 decks +4% synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
10% of 1525 decks +9% synergy
Mirage Mirror
10% of 1829 decks +6% synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
9% of 1829 decks +8% synergy
Skullclamp
9% of 1829 decks +3% synergy
Magewright's Stone
9% of 1829 decks +8% synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8% of 1829 decks +5% synergy
Nexus of Becoming
8% of 1601 decks +7% synergy
Winter Orb
8% of 1829 decks +3% synergy
Winter Moon
8% of 1455 decks +3% synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8% of 1537 decks +6% synergy
Blasting Station
7% of 1829 decks +6% synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7% of 1829 decks +4% synergy
Possessed Portal
7% of 1829 decks +7% synergy
Planar Bridge
7% of 1829 decks +6% synergy
The Millennium Calendar
7% of 1769 decks +5% synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
7% of 1829 decks +4% synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
7% of 1829 decks +5% synergy
Enchantments
Rhystic Study
37% of 1829 decks +2% synergy
Mystic Remora
31% of 1829 decks +4% synergy
Thopter Spy Network
30% of 1829 decks +22% synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
20% of 1829 decks +14% synergy
Mechanized Production
17% of 1829 decks +10% synergy
Efficient Construction
15% of 1829 decks +8% synergy
Copy Artifact
12% of 1829 decks +8% synergy
Mind Over Matter
11% of 1829 decks +9% synergy
Mirrormade
11% of 1829 decks +6% synergy
Propaganda
11% of 1829 decks -18% synergy
Artificer Class
10% of 1829 decks +7% synergy
Unstoppable Plan
9% of 889 decks +1% synergy
Freed from the Real
8% of 1829 decks +5% synergy
March of the Machines
7% of 1829 decks +7% synergy
Intruder Alarm
7% of 1829 decks +4% synergy
Back to Basics
7% of 1829 decks -2% synergy
Power Artifact
6% of 1829 decks +3% synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
31% of 1829 decks +22% synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
20% of 1829 decks +16% synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
11% of 1829 decks +7% synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
6% of 714 decks +4% synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
58% of 1829 decks +40% synergy
Academy Ruins
56% of 1829 decks +38% synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
49% of 1829 decks +38% synergy
Inventors' Fair
46% of 1829 decks +33% synergy
Urza's Saga
45% of 1829 decks +29% synergy
Buried Ruin
40% of 1829 decks +27% synergy
Mishra's Factory
38% of 1829 decks +36% synergy
Darksteel Citadel
37% of 1829 decks +26% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34% of 1829 decks +9% synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
33% of 1829 decks +31% synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
25% of 1829 decks +24% synergy
Reliquary Tower
24% of 1829 decks -32% synergy
Archway of Innovation
22% of 1389 decks +11% synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
16% of 1829 decks +16% synergy
Urza's Tower
15% of 1829 decks +11% synergy
Urza's Mine
15% of 1829 decks +11% synergy
Urza's Power Plant
15% of 1829 decks +11% synergy
Crystal Vein
15% of 1829 decks +13% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15% of 1829 decks -37% synergy
City of Traitors
13% of 1829 decks +12% synergy
Fomori Vault
12% of 1521 decks +8% synergy
Command Beacon
11% of 1829 decks +7% synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
11% of 1829 decks +8% synergy
Tolaria West
10% of 1829 decks +4% synergy
Mishra's Foundry
9% of 1829 decks +9% synergy
Urza's Workshop
9% of 1829 decks +7% synergy
War Room
8% of 1829 decks -9% synergy
Treasure Vault
8% of 1829 decks +4% synergy
Mistrise Village
7% of 709 decks -2% synergy
Temple of the False God
7% of 1829 decks -4% synergy
Strip Mine
7% of 1829 decks +3% synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7% of 1829 decks -2% synergy
Urza's Factory
6% of 1829 decks +5% synergy
Castle Vantress
6% of 1829 decks -14% synergy
Emergence Zone
6% of 1829 decks +1% synergy
Halimar Depths
5% of 1829 decks -5% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92% of 1829 decks +6% synergy
Arcane Signet
59% of 1829 decks -6% synergy
Basalt Monolith
42% of 1829 decks +31% synergy
Chromatic Orrery
41% of 1829 decks +39% synergy
Liquimetal Torque
35% of 1829 decks +28% synergy
Mox Opal
35% of 1829 decks +25% synergy
Lotus Petal
29% of 1829 decks +17% synergy
Mind Stone
25% of 1829 decks -12% synergy
Thought Vessel
24% of 1829 decks -28% synergy
Thran Dynamo
23% of 1829 decks +10% synergy
Gilded Lotus
17% of 1829 decks +5% synergy
Fellwar Stone
16% of 1829 decks -4% synergy
Mana Crypt
12% of 1829 decks +7% synergy
Patriar's Seal
12% of 1829 decks +9% synergy
Jeweled Lotus
12% of 1829 decks +7% synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11% of 1829 decks -6% synergy
Springleaf Drum
10% of 1829 decks +7% synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
9% of 1829 decks +7% synergy
Sky Diamond
9% of 1829 decks -16% synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8% of 1350 decks +3% synergy
Midnight Clock
8% of 1829 decks -13% synergy
Caged Sun
8% of 1829 decks -5% synergy
Machine God's Effigy
7% of 1829 decks +5% synergy
Mox Amber
6% of 1829 decks -1% synergy
Guardian Idol
6% of 1829 decks +5% synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
5% of 1829 decks +4% synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5% of 307 decks +3% synergy
Lands
Island
92% of 1829 decks -1% synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
26% of 1829 decks +20% synergy
Sink into Stupor
26% of 1411 decks +5% synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22% of 1829 decks +16% synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19% of 1401 decks +6% synergy
Mirrex
18% of 1829 decks +16% synergy
Cavern of Souls
12% of 1829 decks +7% synergy
Myriad Landscape
12% of 1829 decks -15% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12% of 1829 decks -2% synergy
Snow-Covered Island
9% of 1829 decks +1% synergy
Misty Rainforest
8% of 1829 decks -0% synergy
Urza's Cave
7% of 1455 decks +3% synergy
Flooded Strand
7% of 1829 decks -1% synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7% of 1396 decks +4% synergy
Polluted Delta
7% of 1829 decks -1% synergy
Scalding Tarn
7% of 1829 decks -1% synergy
Power Depot
5% of 1829 decks +4% synergy